inspiring ~ challenging ~ thought-provoking
The words I've used above are what motivate me to take photographs.
Photography allows me to express my feelings, thoughts, ideas and creativeness and transform these into my visual interpretation. I enjoy seeing beautiful images and am continually impressed by the wonderful work fellow photographers produce and share. I'm always looking to capture natural pictures as well as create effects which can both enhance and stimulate discussion and debate
I became interested in photography over 40 years ago having bought my first 35mm camera, an Halina Paulette Electric. I certainly 'got the bug' and experimented in home processing of black and white film and then became a big fan of reversal slide film. I still have hundreds of slides and a working projector. Eventually the 'digital age' took hold, my first camera being a Kodak 1 megapixel camera, yes one megapixel, before moving on to several Nikons with a number of different lenses. I always wanted a Leica camera; Leica introduced the 35mm film format to the world in the early 30's, and after initially buying a compact version made in collaboration with Panasonic, I then 'bit the bullet' and invested and thoroughly enjoy using both rangefinder and mirrorless Leica's.
I live in the beautiful Forest of Dean which being also close to the Wye Valley offers endless opportunities for my hobby. My main photographic passions are landscapes, street photography and more recently motorsport. I like to explore different viewpoints in everyday situations. I've also love monochrome and feel that it provides another perspective to explore.
My full portfolio and projects can be found here and will continue to grow so please keep checking back. I hope you enjoy my pictures.
Steve Gaskin